Smithyworld's Toyota Hilux SR5 Dual Cab

• Make:

Toyota

• Model:

Hilux

• Series:

SR5 Dual Cab

• Year:

2008

• Transmission:

Manual

• Owned since:

04/2008

• Location :

Narraweena, NSW

Modifications

2 inch Old Man Emu Suspension Lift
10mm packers in front (60mm increase in front & 50mm in back)
ARB Sahara Bull Bar with fog lights
IPF Spotties
GME TX3420 UHF with GME TE4705 antenna
ARB Rear Step Bar (with Tow bar)
ARB Safari Snorkle
Bonnet and windshield protectors
Tinita Car Midnight Express window tinting
Fire Extinguisher
Mickey Thompson DC1 16 x 8 Rims
Mickey Thompson 265/75/R16 MTZ Tyres (32 inch)
ARB Canopy
Dual Battery Setup
Cruise Control
Under Body rust protection
Outback Roof Console
Rear drawers, with 50 ltr water tank
Incar NAV/Reverse Camera
K&N Filter
ARB Compressor
Dual Fridge Slides
2 x Engel Fridge Freezes

Future Modifications

Long Range Tank
Sliders

Other info:

stquinny

Comment:

Nice lux. Did you use snake racing 10mm strut spacer for extra front lift?

southernland

Comment:

Fantastic pictures! Just wondering if you had much of an issue with water getting into your tray during the water crossing? Did you do anything to prevent water leaking in to the tray?

jep

Comment:

what is the offset of your rims mate?

mogofo

Comment:

hi Smithyworld, nice truck. What is the underbody rust protection? Is it Endrust? where did you get it done? (I note that someone has asked you where Norman Park is yet your profile says you are in Mona Vale Sydney) What was the cost please? Also, any problems with the extra offset on the DC1s. I was going to fit them but chickened out and fitted ROH with the correct offset but the DC1s look great. Cheers mogofo

Smithyworld

Comment:

I am sure it does effect the power a little but not enough to notice or bother me.

matts lux

Comment:

nice ride, do the mtz's stop the power in the takeoff

Dusty

Comment:

well is the 450 the longest of the bikes made? and do you have any trouble fitting it in ute?

Smithyworld

Comment:

How big? Its a 450, is that what you mean or are you referring to actual length?

Dusty

Comment:

just wondering how big your bike is?

Smithyworld

Comment:

Hey Dusty, the packers sit in the shoe where the top of the spring sits. Basically it just gives about 10mm extra height in the suspension. Helps prevent rubbing etc when you have bigger tyres like mine.

Dusty

Comment:

nice hilux! just wondering what the packers are for

Alby

Comment:

Sorry sent by accident. I have decided to get a 2 inch lift and happy to do a touch of trimming guards. I was thinking of running 265x75x16 Cooper ATR or MT ATZ as living in Sydney it is mainly black top driving. I luv the look of the MTZ but thought they may not be as good for every day use?.Mate I would appreciate your advice. The downside of having to wait for my new car to arrive is I have too long to think about all the options! PS I luv your photo work particularly the wildlife stuff my sons are fanatics in that department.

Alby

Comment:

Alby

Comment:

Hi Chris, I know I have asked you before but I still have'nt sorted out my wheel tyre package, reading all the forum posts and the dramas a few guys have been having I have tried to find a rim I like with a closer offset to the originals. I keep coming back to the DC-1 as my favourite even though is has the wrong offset. Your truck looks great. If you started again would you still be happy to go with that offset?

Smithyworld

Comment:

Alby - I am running 32 inch tyres and had problem with rubbing after doing a 2 inch lift. There no chance of getting these under there with out a lift. I think 30 inch is the maximum you can run.

Alby

Comment:

Great looking unit. I have a dual cab on order and are wanting to do a wheel and tyre upgrade. Do you thing that combination you have will work without doing a lift?

xrdave

Comment:

Hi Chris, Great looking bar.

Smithyworld

Comment:

Norman Park is in Brisbane. Hope you don't plan on stealing it!!! haha

Smithyworld

Comment:

I had some rubbing. Fixed with a bit of flare and inner wheel arch moulding trimming. ARB did packers too.

Smithyworld

Comment:

Suspenison DOne by ARB

luk22

Comment:

Nice looking truck , can you tell me where you got your suspension done?

jogal57

Comment:

Nice bus mate who fitted the packers in for you and do your tyres rub?

Rich

Comment:

Nice Truck Mate, where is Norman Park?